MacBooks also use USB-C. But still, the iPhone comes with a Lightning to USB-A cable. So you can't even plug your iPhone into your MacBook without buying a separate cable. Somehow, Apple's most ...

Wondering what the EU-mandated change from Lightning to USB-C means for your smartphone? The iPhone USB-C switch explained ...

Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods, Lightning superseded the 30-pin dock connector that dates back to 2001.

One of the last major holdouts against USB-C has majorly loosened its grasp. All the accessories that come with Apple's ...

When it comes to choosing the best iPhone controller for your mobile gaming needs ... it's also brought that same 2nd-gen upgrade to older iPhones that still use a Lightning connector. The new ...

The Apple device contains the socket, and the cable or docking station has the plug. In 2012, the original 30-pin analog+digital interface was replaced with the 8-pin all-digital Lightning connector.

Apple has been gradually transitioning its products from Lightning to USB-C in recent years. This trend continued today with Apple updating the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad ...

Our pick for the best Lightning cable you can get is Anker's USB-C to Lightning Charging Cord. It's covered in a durable nylon finish with aluminum-housed Lightning and USB connectors.